CHARLOTTE HALL, MD — An 83-year-old retired electrician, who has long enjoyed playing various Maryland Lottery games, found himself in disbelief after winning a $117,175 progressive jackpot in the FAST PLAY Big Money Doubler game. His favorites are Keno and FAST PLAY, but it was a $5 Big Money Doubler ticket that delivered the jackpot.
The winner, who decided to remain anonymous and go by the alias “Johnny Carson,” purchased the ticket on Aug. 15 at Wawa #588 in Charlotte Hall while stopping to fill his gas tank. When he realized he had won one of the game’s progressive jackpots, he could hardly believe his eyes.
“I couldn’t believe it. I had to look at it again and showed it to my wife and son to confirm, and we all celebrated,” said “Johnny Carson.”
The joy of the win spread to the family, and they began to plan what to do with the winnings. With a laugh, he explained that his wife had already made a list of items for the couple to buy. “Johnny Carson” also added that he plans to keep playing the Maryland Lottery, hoping for another big win.
The win was a success not only for “Johnny Carson” but also for the St. Mary’s County retailer. Wawa #588, located at 30320 Three Notch Road in Charlotte Hall, receives a $1,000 bonus from the Lottery for selling a FAST PLAY ticket paying a prize of $100,000 or more.